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Manufacturing · Arbor Vitae, WI

Pukall Lumber Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pukall Lumber Company, INC. ranks #426 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty50% serious
$225,852
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#426
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pukall Lumber Company, INC. in Arbor Vitae, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $225,852. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pukall Lumber Company, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 13.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #426 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aryzta/La Brea Bakery in Swedesboro, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#426
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pukall Lumber Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pukall Lumber Company, INC. runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$225,852 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($225,852) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $225,852 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pukall Lumber Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARBLE BUILDER DIREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 55EAST BALT BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CJ FOODS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TFO TECH CO., LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CARONE & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENCORE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SAFETY STORAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WYRMWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FIRST STRING SPACE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GEM STATE PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREDE II LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37B&H MILLWORK & FIXTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56JONES LUMBER GLOSTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VANDIVER STEEL FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28RD HENRY & COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SPRING CITY ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONNECTICUT STONE SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42HAMBURG FINISHING WO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Pukall Lumber Compan…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40
Pukall Lumber Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 40 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pukall Lumber Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pukall Lumber Company, INC. ranks #250 at $225,852 current penalty.

How Pukall Lumber Company, INC. Compares

Pukall Lumber Company, INC.'s 13.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-16

Last Inspection

2023-07-27

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75,284

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 13.3 violations per visit. That's $75,284 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

50.0% of total

1

Willful

2.5% of total

4

Repeat

10.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$423,256

Current Penalty Amount

$225,852

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $197,404 from the initial assessment of $423,256. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pukall Lumber Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pukall Lumber Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 40 8.0
Total Penalty $225,852 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75,284 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pukall Lumber Company, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($225,852 here).

Thomas Foods International $226,000 NJ Lmi Finishing, INC. $225,444 OK Red River Commodities, INC. $225,000 ND Pride Plating, INC. $225,000 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Marble Builder Direct International, INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH East Balt Bakeries 3 insp. Chicago, IL CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont CORP. 3 insp. Beaumont, CA Tfo Tech CO., LTD 3 insp. Jeffersonville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thomas Foods International
Swedesboro, NJ
3 inspections $226,000
Lmi Finishing, INC.
Catoosa, OK
2 inspections $225,444
Newman & Company
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $82,850
Aryzta/La Brea Bakery
Swedesboro, NJ
0 inspections $0
Red River Commodities, INC.
Fargo, ND
2 inspections $225,000

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pukall Lumber Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pukall Lumber Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 3 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pukall Lumber Company, INC. have? ▼
Pukall Lumber Company, INC. has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 1 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225,852.
How many OSHA inspections has Pukall Lumber Company, INC. had? ▼
Pukall Lumber Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-16 and the most recent on 2023-07-27. This averages 13.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pukall Lumber Company, INC.? ▼
Pukall Lumber Company, INC. has been assessed $225,852 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $423,256 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does Pukall Lumber Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pukall Lumber Company, INC. has 20 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 4 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Pukall Lumber Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Pukall Lumber Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pukall Lumber Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pukall Lumber Company, INC. ranks #426 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Pukall Lumber Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pukall Lumber Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $225,852 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (14.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aryzta/La Brea Bakery in Swedesboro, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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